Electricity in the air in Philadelphia

There is electricity in the air as the Patriots and Eagles prepare to meet in their preseason opener at Lincoln Financial Field.

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Paul Kenyon
Posted Aug. 9, 2013 @ 3:25 pm

There is electricity in the air as the Patriots and Eagles prepare to meet in their preseason opener at Lincoln Financial Field.

So far, it is only in the air.

Philadelphia was hit by a strong late afternoon thunderstorm as workers began arriving to prepare for the game. Three hours before game time, the rain has stopped, but the field remains covered and skies are heavily overcast.

Patriots fans are curious how the team's new receiving corps will play under game condition and Eagles fans are ready to get their first chance to see new coach Chip Kelly's hurry-up offense. Michael Vick and Nick Foles are expected to see about the same amount of work over two quarters.

Rookie Matt Barkley is expected to play two quarters under Kelly's plans. Bill Belichick has not reported how he expects to use his quarterbacks.